Is pasta healthy?
Think of Italy and you probably think of pasta. But it’s not just Italians who are passionate about this comfort food. Pasta has been crowned the world’s most popular dish, even more so than pizza. That would explain the almost 20 pounds of pasta we put on our plates each year. Pasta nutrition Pasta has […]
Secrets to preparing healthy pasta
Love pasta but want to make it more nutritious? Make healthy pasta by lightening up linguine, spaghetti, penne and more with these smart strategies. 1. Go the whole (wheat) way. Unless you’re avoiding gluten, whole-wheat pasta is your best bet. “Whole-wheat pasta provides more healthy carbs, fiber, vitamins and minerals than standard pasta,” says Laura […]
